New Era Moves to Modern 22 by 66 Building in Humeston
The 1880 founded newspaper celebrates a new home on the old site burned in 1905. Built by Alex Mardis of Corydon, the 22 by 66 structure hosts modern printing facilities and prime machinery, marking progress in Humeston’s press history. The paper’s editors and managers have remained stable, with four editors to date and strong local backing through decades of service and community effort.
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A. Humeston & Co
Hutchinson & Sor
S. L. Dailey
Heck Sanford
Mr. Daily
Sanford
W. L. Livingston
Harry
Mr. Livingston
M.O. Barnes
A. D.mcguire
Humeston
Alex Mardis
Corydon
McCulloch
Humeston State Bank
Mardis
Warne County
Alex Marcis
New Era
Picnic at Derby Presbyterian church grove recalls old Wayne County friends
In August in Wayne County a Derby Presbyterian church group and friends enjoyed a sociable picnic at J Herbert Park’s residence grove. A 42 foot table showcased top cooking, with games and amusements. Local leaders Mr Mardis and Dr McCulloch praised quality building work and community ties, recalling longtime neighbors and small town rooms.
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Derby Presbyterian Church
J. Herbert Park
Ghour
Merchants Forecast Robust Fall Trade for Festival
Local merchants anticipate strong business this fall and winter with crops good and wages high. A union Sunday school picnic is planned for August 28 at Elmer Richchan's grove, with bus pickup at 9:60 a m and baskets of provisions. amusements and a baseball game are planned, inviting pupils and families to attend.
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Elmer Richchan’s Grove
Surprise wedding ties Humeston pair in Chariton
Orin D. Tolt of Humeston and Hazel C. Russell of Chariton wed Wednesday at 6 30 pm with Rev. Nathan Evans officiating. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Annsell, has worked at the Patriot office. the groom, a Humeston drayman, is a former South Branch brakeman. They will reside in Humeston.
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Orin D. Tolt
Humeston
Hazel C. Russell
Chariton
Nathan Evans
Ross Holmes
Hameston
Minnie Seward
A. E. Annsell
Patriot
Dray
Chariton Patriot
Remembering Our Old-Time Neighbors and Their Town Roles
A nostalgic reminiscence profiles Henry Thomas Fred Casebolt and Homer Bean as long time neighbors who ran a hardware and harness shop in Wayne county. The piece recalls how they shared news, earned trust, and shaped evenings near the old office, ending with a greeting and invitation to visit the new home.
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J. S. Smith
A. D. McCulloch
Henry Thomas
Homer Bean
Lee Smith
Fred Casebolt
J.S. Smith
Jim
Lee
Henry
Fred
Wayne County
Thomas
Humeston Tops Garden Grove in Two Games
Humeston won both games against Garden Grove last week with scores 5 to 2 on Friday and a 1 to 0 victory on Saturday.
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Humeston
Garden Grove
Shepman Sires Wed at Bride's Home in Humeston
Miss Ethel Sives and Lorenzo Shepman wed Monday evening at nine in the bride's Humeston home with Rev J A Ross officiating. The bride is known in Humeston. the groom, a young machinist, will work in St Joseph Missouri before they move. Many good wishes follow the newlyweds to their new home.
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Ethel
Lorenzo Shepman
J. A. Ross
Humeston
St. Joseph
McFarland Mother Called Home After Long Illness
Mrs Catherine Ann Stine McFarland born March 8 1836 in Berks County Pennsylvania died August 20 1968 at Humeston Iowa aged 72 years 12 days. Survived by nine living children including McParland of Des Moines McCoy of Hermeston and Nellie McFarland Humeston. Funeral at Garden Grove cemetery conducted by Rev J A Ross. Card of thanks from Nelle McFarland family. The Fair cooking contest featured Ruby Lynch Ames winning top points with other top finishers listed.
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Catherine Ann Stine
Berks County
Pennsylvania
Huraeston
Towa
Ohie
AL To McParland
Des Moines
McCoy
Hemesten
Alg McFarhead
Califort
Robert Givan
Macksha Tow
J.C. Gillespie
Oklahoma
Bert
Sam McParland
Kansas City
Bartlett
Garden Grove
Nellie McFarland Humeston
Hard
M.el
Chrisian
Iowa City
David
Alfred
Chas
J. A. Ross
M. E.church
Ruby Lynch
Ames
Sheila Hasbrouck
Hameton
Pansy Edwards
Louise Wood
Iowa Falls
Mrss Hasbrouck
Boy Breaks Arm in Milk Wagon Accident Near Town
Ersin Davis, driving a milk wagon for El Wilmot, was thrown from the wagon Friday morning about five miles northwest of town after hitting a deep rut. His right arm was broken above the wrist. he was treated by Dr. McCulloch at his home after being brought from a nearby farmhouse.
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Ersin Davis
Agange
el Wilmot
Allerton Chautauqua Ends After Successful Session
Allerton Chautauqua closed last Wednesday after a decade of popular sessions. Ideal weather drew large crowds and strong talent. A notable event was a baseball tournament in which Allerton went six and one, with a loss to Seymour the day Billie Sunday umpired.
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Allerton
Real Agatha story starts in this issue
A six artist lineup illustrates the cleverest story of the year The Real Agatha begins in this issue with a witty, engaging setup and promise of sharp humor and intrigue across pages by leading writers and artists.
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Agatha
Twenty Years Ago in Humeston and Nearby
Twenty years ago notes recount sick residents Mrs J Castel Artie Cornell and others visiting towns Bentonville Grand River Aisi Derby Oakdey Weat Liberty Garden Grove Chariton Milo Milo Corydon Leen Adams von events include the Wne county normal in progress and a Democrat convention at Coryden with delegates to state and congressional conventions.
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J. Castel
Artie Cornell
Crosby
Bentonville
Warne County
Coryden
Frances Collette Wade Dies at Three Months
Frances Collette Wade infant daughter of WL and Coy Wille of South Fork slipped away after a brief illness. Born May 11 1908 she died August 19 1098 aged three months and eight days. The funeral service was held at the Methodist church in Promise City conducted by Rev F T Stevenson with many friends and relatives in attendance.
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Heavenly Garden
Frances Collette
Coy Willle
South Fork Townslip
Methodit
Promise City
F. T. Stevenson
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Elmer Dennis
Grand River
Clara Gillespie
Aisi
Mixz Ora Durland
Derby
Carl Lunes
Oakdey
M. CC. Chase
Weat Liberty
Dra Miller
Lennie Culling
Wne County Normal
M.W. Humesten
Kansas
Rev. Cornell
Tenn City
Mrs. H. M. Blair
Eva Howe
Milo
W. H. Henderson
Leen
S.K. Rinard
Cambria
Mrr
HB. H. Brown
Mrs. 3. W. Robinson
Lewisburg
Garder Grove
J. N. McClanahan
Prof. Holiday
New Market
Alva Humeston
M. al Clever
Carl Linney
Huntmg
Mr.o
Ed. Alexander
Clay Township
Hastings, Neh
Frances Collette Wade
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